The Hong Kong 50
The Hong Kong 50 is a tradeable CFD index market with Capital.com.
The Hong Kong 50 Index – also known as the HSI – includes 82 (as of April 2024) of the largest and most liquid stocks listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. It’s the most widely quoted gauge of the Hong Kong stock market.
Much like the S&P 500, the Hong Kong 50 Index is a market-capitalisation-weighted index, meaning companies with larger market caps have a more significant influence on the index’s overall performance.
The HSI is reviewed quarterly to ensure it accurately represents the market by assessing the sector balance and liquidity of its constituents – and 8% capping is applied to avoid any single stock dominating the index.
The Hong Kong 50 Index covers diverse sectors including finance, IT, energy, real estate, telecommunication and more, making it a primary indicator of the Hong Kong stock market’s overall health.
Some of the major companies in the Hong Kong 50 Index include HSBC Holdings (0005), Alibaba (9988), Tencent Holdings (0700), AIA Group (1299) and China Construction Bank Corporation (0939).
To learn more about the Hong Kong 50, you can visit our guide to trading the Hong Kong 50. You can practise trading CFDs on the Hong Kong 50 or other indices markets with a Capital.com demo account.
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What is the Hong Kong 50 Index?
The Hong Kong 50 Index is a benchmark stock market index representing the performance of the top companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Its constituents span various sectors, from finance to utilities, real estate, commerce and beyond. As a market-capitalisation-weighted index, the HSI is a key indicator of the health of Hong Kong’s stock market and, by extension, its economy.
What is the difference between US 500 and the Hong Kong 50?
The US 500 and the Hong Kong 50 Index are both major market-capitalisation-weighted stock market indices, but they track different markets. The US 500 includes 500 of the largest companies listed on stock exchanges in the US. Conversely, the Hong Kong 50 Index tracks the performance of the largest and most liquid companies on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
What country has the Hong Kong 50 Index?
The Hong Kong 50 Index is associated with Hong Kong. It serves as a benchmark that reflects the performance of the largest and most liquid companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, showcasing the health and trends of the Hong Kong stock market and, by extension, its economy.
What is the major stock market index in Hong Kong?
The major stock market index in Hong Kong is the Hong Kong 50 Index, reflecting the performance of the largest and most significant companies trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
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